NHTSA Recall 16V004000: Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
Bluecar SAS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 149 vehicles. It affects 2016 Bluecar Bluecar.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V004000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Gear Shift Lever |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Report received | January 6, 2016 |
| Owner notification | January 6, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Bluecar SAS (Bluecar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bluecar hybrid-electric vehicles manufactured June 7, 2015, to September 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a gear shift lever that may break preventing the car from maintaining the intended gear position.
Safety risk
If the gear shift lever breaks, the vehicle may become immobilized, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bluecar has notified the one purchaser of the affected vehicles and the remedy of replacing the gear shift with a newly designed gear lever has begun, free of charge.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V004000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bluecar Bluecar | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.